Office of general education

vi. science and laboratory

fs learning objectives:

Students will:

  1. Locate, critically read, and evaluate information to solve problems;  

  2. Critically evaluate the ideas of others;

  3. Apply knowledge and skills within and across the fundamental ways of knowing (natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, mathematics, and history);

  4. Demonstrate an appreciation of human expression through literature and fine and performing arts;

  5. Demonstrate the skills for effective citizenship and stewardship;

  6. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures within and across societies;

  7. Demonstrate the skills to place their current and local experience in a global, cultural, and historical context;

  8. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical implications of decisions and actions;

  9. Apply principles of physical and emotional health to wellness;

  10. Express themselves effectively, professionally, and persuasively both orally and in writing.

learning objectives:  

Course

  1. Articulate how data are acquired, and how hypotheses and theories are constructed;
  2. Use the scientific method to formulate and test hypotheses;
  3. Apply scientific theories to predict the nature and behavior of new systems, environments, or scenarios; and
  4. Articulate how current issues in science and technology intersect with populations, institutions, and societies.

Laboratory

  1. Engage in laboratory experience that reinforces and augments the theoretical content of the lecture course;
  2. Use the scientific method to formulate and test hypotheses;
  3. Use the tools and techniques of the discipline to gather and analyze data; and
  4. Present the analysis and findings of the lab experience.

Skill applied learning requirements:

  1. Explicitly demonstrate how the curriculum will develop critical thinking skills
  2. Explicitly demonstrate how the curriculum will develop information literacy skills
  3. Include a graded writing component, which whenever possible is developmental